(updated on 8/26/2024)
WaterFire Providence announces the return of TroopTop Thursdays at the WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC) in partnership with Troop PVD and supported by Brady Sullivan Properties and the US Rubber Lofts, Cross Insurance, and Boston Document Systems. Beginning June 13, 2024, TroopTop will return weekly through August 29, 2024, except for July 4 and July 25. These summer Thursday evenings will showcase art experiences and live music as well as cocktails in support of local non-profit organizations highlighted each week. Programming for each evening is presented by Little Guy At The Gig.
Visitors are invited to experience the current exhibition as well as sunsets on the ‘TroopTop’ deck starting at 5:00 p.m. and concluding at 9:00 p.m. The event is rain-or-shine (we’ll move inside if it rains). Guests can expect snacks provided by UNFI Cafe PVD and a rotating selection of local craft beer, wine, and spirits at the bar. Each night the featured non-profit will receive a portion of the profits from Troop’s special cocktail, in 2023 TroopTop raised over $1300 for local non-profits.
2024 TroopTop Thursdays Schedule
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Sips supporting non-profit: Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council
Music by DJ Olive Girl
Exhibition: When I Get Home by the 2023-24 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Sips supporting non-profit: WaterFire Providence, highlighting the WaterFire Accelerate program
Music by DJ Sissy and DJ Timmia
Exhibition: When I Get Home by the 2023-24 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort
‘Club Sol’ Artist Networking Night Presented by Leiyana Simone
Gallery Night Providence, Trolley Tours & ‘Make Your Own’ Tours
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Sips supporting non-profit: RI Latino Arts
Music by DJ Nick Bishop
Exhibition: When I Get Home by the 2023-24 WaterFire Accelerate Cohort
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Sips supporting non-profit: PechaKucha Providence
Music by Olivia Dolphin
Exhibition: NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Artistic Patronage
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Sips supporting non-profit: Wilbury Theatre Group, highlighting FringePVD
Music by Mutter X Femur
Exhibition: NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Artistic Patronage
Gallery Night Providence, Trolley Tours & ‘Make Your Own’ Tours
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Sips supporting non-profit: Teatro Ecas
Music by Luis Gilberto, a community member of Teatro Ecas
Exhibition: NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Artistic Patronage
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Sips supporting non-profit: Creative Reuse Center of Rhode Island
Music by Lily Rhodes and Bigal Harrison
Exhibition: NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Artistic Patronage
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Sips supporting non-profit: Gallery Night Providence
Music By Beth Killian
Exhibition: NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Artistic Patronage
Gallery Night Providence
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Sips supporting non-profit: Potter League
Music by Emily Harrison
Exhibition: NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Artistic Patronage
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Sips supporting non-profit: Onleyville Neighborhood Association
Performances by Ballet Folklórico and Luis Guilberto
Exhibition, Closing Celebration: NetWorks Rhode Island and the Chazan Collection: A Half-Century of RI Artistic Patronage an Exhibition of Over 100 Rhode Island Artists
Free parking for visitors is available at the WaterFire Arts Center. The store + gallery at the WaterFire Arts Center is open every Thursday evening until 9:00 p.m.
Stay tuned for more updates!
About the author
Over the last 10+ years, alongside some incredible co-workers and volunteers, I've worked to build the organization that WaterFire Providence is today. As Director of Creative Services, my team and I work on visual communications, graphic design, the visitor experience, merchandising as well as project management for programming at the WaterFire Arts Center. Being a part of the 'Rhode Island' experience for tens of thousands of people is incredible and I have an intense pride in place for both Downtown Providence and the Valley neighborhood.
